Greenpeace Calls Out G20 Leaders‘ Incomprehensible Failure to Act in the Face of Global Climate Chaos Introduction Greenpeace International has criticized the outcome of the recent G20 Summit, labeling it an “incomprehensible failure to act” on climate change. Despite the escalating climate chaos witnessed worldwide, G20 leaders have failed to […]
Month: September 2023
Biden’s Hanoi Visit: Why Human Rights Should Be a Top Priority
Crackdown on Activists, Repressive Laws Pose Barriers to Better US Relations Biden Should Raise Rights on Hanoi Visit As President Joe Biden prepares for his visit to Hanoi on September 10, 2023, there is an urgent need for him to address the alarming human rights situation in Vietnam. Human Rights […]
Mexico’s Landmark Ruling: Supreme Court Paves the Way for Nationwide Abortion Decriminalization
Mexico’s Supreme Court Orders Federal Decriminalization of Abortion On September 8, 2023, Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that Congress must eliminate federal criminal penalties for abortion, marking a significant victory for human rights in the country. This ruling came after leading reproductive justice organization GIRE (Information Group on Reproductive Choice) filed […]
The Deadly Clash: Security Forces Crack Down on Kirkuk Protesters
Iraq: Security Forces Open Fire on Kirkuk Protesters Mounting Ethnic Tensions in Disputed Territory September 8, 2023 In a concerning development, Iraqi security forces have reportedly opened fire on demonstrators in Kirkuk, resulting in the death of at least 4 individuals and the injury of 16 others. The incident took […]
When Will Iraq’s Security Forces Prioritize Peaceful Protests?
Iraq: Security Forces Open Fire on Kirkuk Protesters Mounting Ethnic Tensions in Disputed Territory By | September 8, 2023 Introduction The city of Kirkuk in Iraq has once again become the site of violence as security forces opened fire on demonstrators on September 2, 2023, resulting in the deaths of […]
Bulgarian Court’s Landmark Decision: Same-Sex Relationships Must Be Recognized
European Court Rules Bulgaria Must Recognize Same-Sex Relationships A Landmark Decision for LGBTQ+ Rights The European Court of Human Rights has issued a landmark ruling this week, declaring that the government of Bulgaria is in violation of European human rights law by refusing to legally recognize same-sex couples. The case […]
Greenpeace Urges Global Stocktake Against Paris Climate Agreement Goals
Concerns Raised by Greenpeace on the Global Stocktake of Progress Against Climate Goals Introduction In response to the recently released UN global stocktake on progress against the goals of the Paris Climate Change Agreement, environmental activist group Greenpeace International has expressed significant concerns. The report highlights a glaring shortfall in […]
Iraq’s Desperate Plea for the Release of a Kidnapped Scholar
Latest Abduction in Pattern of Enforced Disappearances Amnesty International, along with three other human rights organizations, has called on the Iraqi government to ensure the immediate release of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a US-based scholar who was kidnapped in Iraq on March 21, 2023. Tsurkov, a dual Russian and Israeli citizen, was […]
Hope Blossoms as Central African Republic Experiences Rearrest of Key Figure
Hope Blossoms as Abdoulaye Hissène is Rearrested in Central African Republic An Overview of the Case The recent rearrest of Abdoulaye Hissène in the Central African Republic has sparked hope for justice and accountability in the war-torn nation. Hissène, a former leader of the Popular Front for the Rebirth of […]
Saudi Arabia’s Execution Surge: A Grim Reminder of Authoritarian Brutality
Alarming Rise in Executions in Saudi Arabia Raises Serious Human Rights Concerns Introduction The recent news that Saudi Arabia has already executed 100 people this year has caught the attention of the international community and human rights organizations. Amnesty International’s Middle East and North Africa Director, Heba Morayef, rightly points […]